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VA SB1462
High school graduation requirements; history and social studies credits, etc.
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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Passed
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Dead
Vetoed
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
High school graduation requirements; history and social studies credits; certain substitutions permitted. Requires the Board of Education, in establishing high school graduation requirements, to permit any student to substitute the African American History course or the Advanced Placement African American Studies course for the World History I course or the World Geography course for the purpose of satisfying the history and social studies credit requirements, provided that enrollment in such an African American History course or Advanced Placement African American Studies course is available to the student. This bill is identical to HB 1824.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Virginia Board of Education's high school graduation requirements by allowing students to substitute the African American History course or Advanced Placement African American Studies course for either the World History I or World Geography course when fulfilling history and social studies credit requirements. The substitution is contingent upon the specific African American History or Advanced Placement African American Studies course being available to the student. This provision expands students' options for meeting social studies graduation credits by providing an alternative course that focuses on African American history, potentially offering students a more diverse and inclusive educational experience. The bill aims to give students more flexibility in their course selections while ensuring they still meet the core requirements for social studies credits necessary for high school graduation in Virginia.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor (on 05/02/2025)
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